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Apply for Professional Lay Ecclesial Ministerial Certification |
Certification Application
Recertification Process |
| 2. |
Provide Supporting Documentation |
- Education Transcripts
- Equivalencies
- Letters of Recommendation
- Self-Assessment Instrument
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| 3. |
Plan Certification Path with Ministerial Advisor |
The Office of Evangelization & Catechesis reviews the application. Based on previous education and/or certification outlines coursework necessary for you to complete the certification process. |
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Complete Coursework |
Coursework has two tracks and can be taken concurrently: Register Online
Core Theological Modules
- Catholic Theology
- Sacred Scripture
- Catholic Church
- Liturgy and Sacraments
- Catholic Moral Teaching
- Catholic Spirituality
Ministerial Modules
- Administration
- Methodology
- Program Planning
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| 5. |
Participate in a Retreat |
The formation component is designed to nurture each student's spiritual life and commitment to life-long ministerial development. A retreat approved by the Archdiocese of Detroit is required before the interview. |
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Complete a Practicum/Internship |
The Office of Evangelization & Catechesis will assist in placing students in parishes or apostolates for their required practicum. The practicum can be completed any time during the certification process.
- Students will be assigned a minimum of 40 hours of work, which includes both preparation and presentation time.
- The practicum for the ministerial certification includes preparation and teaching a 40-minute class, which will be videotaped.
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Attend an Interview to Confirm your Comprehension and Completion of Requirements |
Three members interview the applicant to review their application forms, modules attended, practicum work and overall requirements for content and compliance. |